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Foreign Aid Fallout: The Future of US Global Leadership
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18
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Catherine Bertini, Paul Poast, and Ambassador Ian Kelly discuss how USAID’s closure will reshape international development and global security.
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How Tariffs and Trade Policy Affect the Global Food System
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Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut, Lebanon, on Jan. 29, 2015 Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut, Lebanon, on Jan. 29, 2015 Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut, Lebanon, on Jan. 29, 2015 Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Beirut, Lebanon, on Jan. 29, 2015
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Kenneth Roth: Righting Wrongs
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Russians Rather Endure Sanctions than Concede Ukraine War
RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey

Most believe Russia should continue to pursue an independent foreign policy despite the sanctions, which are attributed to the West’s hostility and misunderstanding of the situation in Ukraine.

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Three in Four Russians Expect Military Victory over Ukraine
RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey

But the public is more ready than ever to enter peace negotiations.

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Americans Largely Support Using US Troops to Defend Allies
RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

The public also remains in favor of maintaining long-term military bases abroad.

Emerging Leaders
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Women and Girls

Educating Girls, Changing the World

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For International Women's Day, we spoke with Council Emerging Leaders Program alumna Amy Maglio about her work empowering communities to educate girls.
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The Power and Limits of Economic Warfare

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New York Times bestselling author Edward Fishman discusses economic statecraft, the topic of his new book.

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Apr
17

The Power and Limits of Economic Warfare

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New York Times bestselling author Edward Fishman discusses economic statecraft, the topic of his new book.

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Apr
17

Sudan: The World's Forgotten Crisis

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Ertharin Cousin, Cameron Hudson, and Rebecca Wolfe address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

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Apr
22
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Combatting Impunity: Holding World Leaders Accountable
Fay Hartog-Levin and Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji on stage. Fay Hartog-Levin and Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji on stage.
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Join us for a conversation with former International Criminal Court President Chile Eboe-Osuji on prosecuting war crimes and strengthening global justice.
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The Future of the Russian Opposition
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Alisa Bhachu, Zaher Sahloul, and Suzanne Akhras speak onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center. Alisa Bhachu, Zaher Sahloul, and Suzanne Akhras speak onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center. Alisa Bhachu, Zaher Sahloul, and Suzanne Akhras speak onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center. Alisa Bhachu, Zaher Sahloul, and Suzanne Akhras speak onstage at the Chicago Council Conference Center.
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Rebuilding Syria
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